Australian Productivity Commission Proposes Text & Data Mining Exception to Copyright Infringement for AI Training

In response to a request to identify ‘priority reforms’ under the Australian Government’s productivity growth agenda, on 5 August 2025 the Productivity Commission released an interim report entitled Harnessing data and digital technology. The report calls for consultation on reforms to ensure Australia’s copyright regime remains up to date with advances and widespread adoption of AI technology….
By: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer